Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for bank shifts at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. This role involves dispensing and preparing medicines, supporting discharge planning, and ensuring safe medication distribution. Applicants must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC and possess strong attention to detail and teamwork skills. A competitive hourly rate and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately.
• Supply medications safely to wards and departments.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

The Meriden Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in thePharmacy department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis. You will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Support discharge planning by preparing take‑home medications and liaising with clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in ward‐based activities, including stock top‑ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with clinical areas.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.